Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-01

'AF''A "a wei SuOuAuCIs Ilt " as lOi~
lowed by four members of his staff IN line
ana they by the hand OF the artillery,
with muflied and crepe covered drums
playing funeral march. The guns and
calssOnS OF the batteries moved in double
line ana the dlsm0unted artillerymen
with their red lined clohs thrown back,
marched in platoons as infantry. The
marines headed by their band and drum
corps carried arms reversed, as did the
militia organizations which came next.
The colors of all the organizations were
Iurled and draped in black. The Grand
Army posts and all uniformed delcga-
lions together with six carriages contain
ing lbe m0urnerS, clergy and pail bearers,
preceded the hcarse. This was drawn by
four spirited black horses covered almost
entirely with sOmbre trappings and
cloths, and it moved in the center nf
hollow square, formed by its Grand army
escort. A long double line of carriages
closed the procession.
THE LINE OF MARCH.
The line of march from the capitol
grounds lay through Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Fifteenth street, Vermont and Rhode
Island avenues, and Seventh street. The
broad streets were kept clear OF crowds
by the police, but the sidewalks through
out the populous parts of the route were
thronged despite the terribly inclement
weather. When the limits of toe asphalt
paved streets were passed, the muddy
slush which covered the roads proved to
be almost impossible for pedestria ms, ana
many of those who started dropped out
Of the line and returned.
Rock Creek cemetery, in which the
body of the deceased Senator will tempo
rarily repose, adjoins the Soldiers Home
grounds, and Is the oldest burial ground
in tha District hauiuy hpn1l m Iraa1 M 10
1719. A number of magnificent forest
trees shade the "glebe" surrounding the
ancient Rock Creek church.
AT THE CEMETERY.
At $40 o'clock the large bell at the
cemetery began to toll, and the head of
the procession passed slowly through the
entrance to the accompaniment OF a fu-
neral air from the artillery band. Gen
Sheridan, accompanied by an orderly,
came in advance ana took up his position
at the tomb, where betwas Joined by Gen.
Ordway and staff The procession wound
slowly along beneath the dark evergreen
arches, and the artillery formed line in
front of the tomb until the
first of the carriages came up. They
then formed fOurs and followed by the
military contingent took up their posi-
ton in the road to the north of the tomb.
The pail bearers ahghted and took their
places on the foOtwalk, while the hearse
slowly turned the road at the foot of the
hill. The Marine Band, posted opposite
the tomb, began to play Nearer Ny God
to Tbee' with little delay. The casket
was removed and placed on bier at the
entrance to the vault. BY this time the
occupants of the carriages had alIghted
and remsined standing on the footwalk.
THE DEAD GENERALS FAMILY.
The carriage containing the immediate
members of the dead Senator's family
drove up and took position directly in
front of the tomb. John A. Logan, Jr.,
alighted, but Mrs. Logan remained in the
carriage throughout the ceremony.
Standing near the head of the casket
Department CHAPLAIN Swallow began to
read the burial service of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. The scene was very i'm
Dressive. Surrounding the casket stood
he members OF the Cabinet, Senators
and Representatives, army officers of high
rank and gray haired veterans of the
war, with uncovered heads, while in a
low but distinct voice the chaplain read
the simple but solemn service. When he
had finished. Rev. DR.. Newman stepped
forward, and in an impressive manner
delivered the Lords Prayer and concluded
with the benediction. The band began to
play softly as the pail bearers stepped
forward and bore the casket into the
vault. Sounds OF lamentation were heard
from the mourners' carriage.
LIGHTS OUT. q
The trumpeter standing at the entrance
of the tomb raised his instrument 20 his
lips and broke the dead silence with
"taps" lights out). The casket was then
uncovered, and some OF the dead sena-
tors relatiyes-and friends passed through
the entrance and took a last look at his
features. After a few moments the cover
WAS replaced, and the case inclosing the
scasket was fastened with thumbscrews.
Meanwhile many military organizations
had taken up their homeward march, the
carriages following rapidly with the eX-
ception of that occupied by slogan and
her son, which remained long enough to
enable her TO give some directions to
Deputy Sergeant-at-arms Christy, re.
garding the disposition of some of the
flowers. The remainder of the floral deco
rations were then conveyed 90 the tomb,
completely covering the casket, the key
grated IN the iron door and the illustrious
dead was lett in solitude.
After the ceremonies at the tomb were
over Deputy Sergeant-at-arms Christy
called upon Gen. Hunt, at the Soldiers
Home, aud suggested the propriety OF
having guard Of honor over the remains.
Gen. Hunt at once called for volunteers
from residents at the Home, and in a short
time number of veterans responded to
the invitation. The volunteer guard will
be maintained day aud night in twO-hour
watches until a force of regular soldiers
is detailed for guard duty by the Secre-
tary OF War.
Mrs. Logan was profoundly affected by
the ceremonies OF ber husbands funeral.
She wept almost constantly under her
heavy veil. Considering the hysterical
condition in which she has been much Of
the time since her husbands death, her
apparent self-possessiOn was remarkable.
When she reached home she gave way TO
her grief, and tonight is again on the
borders of serious illness.
Bottoms Sentencing Deferred.